Sa'ar 5 vs Type 037II
The Sa'ar 5 and the Type 037II are both Corvette classes. The Sa'ar 5 displaces 1,275 tons — 3.0x the Type 037II's 430 tons. The Sa'ar 5 reaches 33 knots vs 30 knots for the Type 037II. Operational range is 3,500 nautical miles for the Sa'ar 5 vs 2,000 for the Type 037II. The Sa'ar 5 carries a crew of 74 vs 70 for the Type 037II. The Sa'ar 5 was produced in 3 units vs 100 for the Type 037II. The Sa'ar 5 was commissioned in 1993, 29 years after the Type 037II (1964).
| Israeli corvette, 1,275 tons displacement, propelled by combined diesel or gas engines. | |
| Origin | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Corvette |
| Type | Corvette |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number built | 3 units |
| Estimated unit price | $260 million |
| Displacement | 1,275 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 33.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 3,500 nm ◉ |
| Length | 85.6 m ◉ |
| Beam | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Crew | 74 ◉ |
| Propulsion | Combined Diesel or Gas: 2 MTU V12 1163 TB82 diesel engines and General Electric LM2500 gas turbine |
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| Displacement | 430 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30.0 knots ◉ |
| Range | 2,000 nm ◉ |
| Length | 58.8 m ◉ |
| Beam | 7.2 m ◉ |
| Crew | 70 ◉ |
| Propulsion | 4 × diesel engines, 8,800 hp (6,562 kW), 4 × shafts |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has greater displacement, the Sa'ar 5-class or Type 037II-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class has greater displacement at 1,275 tons compared to the Type 037II-class's 430 tons.
Which is faster, the Sa'ar 5-class or Type 037II-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is faster with a maximum speed of 33 knots compared to the Type 037II-class's 30 knots.
Which has longer range, the Sa'ar 5-class or Type 037II-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a longer range at 3,500 nautical miles compared to the Type 037II-class's 2,000 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Sa'ar 5-class or Type 037II-class?
The Sa'ar 5-class is longer at 85.6 meters compared to the Type 037II-class's 58.8 meters.
How many crew members do the Sa'ar 5-class and Type 037II-class have?
The Sa'ar 5-class has a larger crew complement of 74 compared to the Type 037II-class's 70 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sa'ar 5-class or Type 037II-class?
The Type 037II-class has been built in greater numbers with 100 vessels compared to 3 vessels of the Sa'ar 5-class.